Let it never be said that Wes Anderson is oblivious about the sometimes chagrined reactions to his peculiar, distinctive aesthetic. For me, all those precisely precious shot compositions and loquacious, snappy-patter cascades of dialogue generally give his films an added … Continue reading Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number Two
Just when you thought it was safe to go back onto the sand…. Continue reading Now Playing — Dune: Part Two
This week featuring: Felicity Spector on a Ukraine coffee shop, Alex Carp on rare languages in New York City, and George Gene Gustines on the life of Ramona Fradon. Continue reading Outside Reading — кофе edition
I want to be in that number when the St. comes marching in. Continue reading This Week’s Model — St. Vincent, “Broken Man”
Celine Song steps forward with a spectacular feature directorial debut. Continue reading Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number Three
Reviews of films directed by Colm Bairéad, Daniel Goldhaber, and Cord Jefferson.
Continue reading Then Playing — The Quiet Girl; How to Blow Up a Pipeline; American Fiction
One of our best, most consistent filmmakers turns her attention to the frustration that comes from making art. Continue reading Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number Four
O Coen brother, where art thou? Continue reading Now Playing — Drive-Away Dolls
This week featuring: Christina Lieffring on Wisconsin Democrats, Delaney Tarr on U.S. gun violence, and Sam Adams on one of the great performances of 2023. Continue reading Outside Reading — Blue Cheese edition
After all this time, the brothers Reid can still make fuzzy magic. Continue reading This Week’s Model — The Jesus and Mary Chain, “Girl 71”
Coffee for Two 